Portugal to Launch its First Own MICHELIN Guide in the Algarve

7th June 2023 at 4:30 pm

For the first time ever Portugal will have its own MICHELIN Guide, its first-ever dedicated edition for the country with the Algarve chosen to host the first Gala in celebration. The highly anticipated MICHELIN Portugal Guide 2024 will celebrate the remarkable gastronomic evolution, the growing excellence and consistency found in Portugal, as recognized by the Guide's esteemed inspectors.

Portugal currently boasts an impressive culinary landscape, with seven restaurants holding two MICHELIN Stars, 30 restaurants with one MICHELIN Star, 38 Bib Gourmand awards, and three projects recognized with the prestigious MICHELIN Green Star. The Algarve as a region has the greatest concentration with no less than eight MICHELIN starred restaurants.

Los Angeles hosts agent event at Biltmore Mayfair hotel

7th June 2023 at 10:11 am

Los Angeles Tourism hosted 25 Travel Counsellors to “Discover LA in a Day”, held at The Biltmore Mayfair hotel in London on 5-6 June 2023. Partnering with Universal Studios Hollywood, SoFi Stadium, United Airlines and The Garland Hotel, Los Angeles Tourism’s Travel Trade Director, Hayley French, provided training on all things LA at the event, which included a special welcome dinner and overnight stay. Stephanie Chipping came first in the quiz, winning a trip to Los Angeles. discoverlosangeles.com

Shannon Airport records busiest day since 2016

7th June 2023 at 9:54 am

Shannon Airport recorded its busiest day in seven years over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
A record breaking 7,800 passengers travelled through the airport on Friday the 2nd of June, marking the highest number of passengers to traverse Shannon Airport in one day since 2016.
The busy day was driven by the airport’s strong transatlantic performance and an expanded range of UK and European services across 48 flights to and from 18 destinations to seven countries.

Lots of Smiles in the land of Smiles.

6th June 2023 at 7:34 pm

Dinner in the Four Seasons Hotel (5*) luxe on a prime location riverside in Bangkok is not something to be easily forgotten. A little tour of Bill Bensley’s stunningly original collection, housed within the hotel, was the precursor to a sublime evening. On this truly terrific trip on the Post Fam tour following the success of TTM, TAT treated us to another unique experience, walking the backstreets of Bangkok with one of TAT’s fabulous local guides, Suree. Being no stranger to Thailand, Jacinta from Travelbiz was nonetheless amazed once again at the diverse offerings from Amazing Thailand.

TAT- Amazing nights and days in Amazing Thailand.

6th June 2023 at 7:01 pm

From the fabulous Opening Ceremony yesterday at Thai Travel Market, TAT has outdone themselves in the presentation and coordination of the conference this year. Plans and goals are more expansive than ever and 2023 is already proving hugely successful with visitor figures way up and exceeding expectations. Amazing New Chapters is again the theme with Sustainable Travel Goals as the focus – making memories and meaningful moments

Air Canada resumes non-stop services from Dublin to Vancouver and Montreal

6th June 2023 at 2:48 pm

Customers in Ireland will benefit from convenient connections across North America and beyond via Air Canada’s Vancouver and Montreal hubs.

 Air Canada has resumed its non-stop seasonal services between Dublin and Vancouver, operating up to four-times weekly during the summer peak until 30 September 2023, and from Dublin to Montreal, operating up to three-times weekly during the summer peak until 29 September 2023. The summer service returns to build on Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service between Dublin and Toronto. 

Innstant Travel expands its preferred contracts portfolio with its recent addition of the Outrigger Chain of Hotels and Resorts

6th June 2023 at 1:12 pm

Innstant Travel, the global accommodation wholesaler, is pleased to announce the addition of
the Outrigger chain hotels to its preferred contracts portfolio.

With their prime locations, the 4 and 5-stars hotels of the Outrigger chain provide remarkable
settings for their guests, on the most iconic and beautiful coastlines, which makes the hotels
ideal for leisure travellers and honeymooners.

Cruise Division of MSC Group now to offer both Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises under the same in-market structure in UK & Ireland

6th June 2023 at 12:12 pm

Cruise Division Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago – “Aim is to improve access to both brands to the travel trade community to further support their opportunities for growth on the back of our continued investments”.

Turkish Airlines and Icelandair sign a codeshare agreement

6th June 2023 at 11:01 am

Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have signed a codeshare agreement. With this agreement, the two airlines will be providing seamless connections to their customers and expand the number of destinations on both carriers’ networks.
Icelandair passengers in North America and Iceland can connect eastbound via Turkish Airlines’ network to Istanbul; and Turkish Airlines’ worldwide passengers will be able to connect via Icelandair’s network to Iceland and Canada.

Mehmet T. Nane, Chair of the IATA Board of Governors, passes key position to Yvonne Manzi Makolo

6th June 2023 at 9:04 am

Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of the Board of Pegasus Airlines, completed his one-year term of office and handed over the role of Chair of the IATA Board of Governors to Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of RwandAir.
Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of the Board of Pegasus Airlines, completed his one-year term of office and handed over the role of Chair of the IATA Board of Governors to Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of RwandAir. Yvonne Manzi Makolo, who took over the position at the 79th Annual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) held in Istanbul, is the first woman to assume this duty at IATA and will continue for one year. Mehmet T. Nane remains as a member of the Executive Committee for one more year.